Book Review: Sweet Dreams are Made of Teeth by Richard Roberts

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and Crossroad Press in exchange for an honest review.

Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult

Rating: 1/5 stars

Synopsis:

Have you ever had the nightmare of being chased by a beast?

Then you’ve met Fang.

He’ll be the first to admit that he’s a very simple nightmare. All he knows is hunting your dreams and dragging them into the Dark.

He’s not ready for his life to get complicated. He’s not ready to be dragged into his best friend’s schemes to make dreams so terrifying they break people. He’s not ready to love, or to be loved, or to meet someone who makes him happy.

He’s definitely not ready for those to be three different girls.

He’s not ready to grow up.

When he does, one thing will stay the same. He’ll stay an artist, and he’ll paint your dreams with fear until they’re beautiful.

Sarah's Review:

I think this book had a lot of potential. I loved the perspective of being told from the point of view of a nightmare, as it was really unique. The author did a great job of world building and describing he scenery. That's where the praise ends, unfortunately.

At first I cared about Fang and Self Loathing. However, as the book went on I really didn't care anymore. Their interactions were the same thing over, and over, and what I thought were redeeming qualities at first, ended up being toxic. The girlfriend thing was bizarre, as I feel there was never consent (especially with the muse). Then We have a love triangle that becomes a square which makes no sense. I still don't really know what the plot was.